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Adjusting gearshift linkage > < Operation of shift mechanism

Golf Mk1

5 speed manual Gearbox 020
Controls, Housing
Repair shift linkage
 
U34-0081
Caution!
Lubricate all joints and friction surfaces with special lubricant Part No. AOS 126 000 06.
  • Connecting link 263.5 mm long
    • Between relay shaft and selector shaft lever. Ends have different angles 90° and 95°. Mark -arrow- 95° end goes on selector shaft lever.
  • Relay shaft
  • Relay shaft bracket
  • Protective plate GTI, GLI, models have a large plate.
  • Relay lever
  • Shift rod bearing
  • Shift rod
 
U34-0081
  • Clip
  • Selector rod, rear
    • Before removing, press clips on plastic ends back with screwdriver.
  • Bell crank
  • Selector rod, front
    • Before removing, press clips on plastic ends back with screwdriver.
    • Rod is black.
  • Selector shaft lever
    • Only fits shaft in one position.
    • Free play on the gearlever
  • Retaining screw/selector shaft
    • ◆ Adjusting => page 34-11
  • Retaining screw 5th gear
    • ◆ Adjusting => page 34-11
  • Relay shaft bracket
  • Selector lever
 
U34-0082
Caution!
Lubricate all joints and friction surfaces with special grease Part No. AOS 126 000 06.
  • Knob
  • Lever bearing
    • Dismantle only to grease.
    • ◆ Assembly:
      Place shells in the rubber guide, press lower ball half into shells (shoulder of rubber guide upwards), insert spring, and upper ball half by pushing shells apart.
    • ◆ Push complete rubber guide into lever plate.
  • Spacer
    • ◆ Shoulder towards lever bearing.
  • Gear lever
    • ◆ Adjusting => page 34-8
  • Lever housing
    • ◆ Identification for 5th gear: depression -arrow-.
    • ◆ With cover plate and stop plates.
 
U34-0082
  • Shift rod
  • Boot
  • Cap
    • Drain hole must be clear.
  • Lever plate
    • ◆ Position: See => page 34-8

Adjusting gearshift linkage > < Operation of shift mechanism